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Feeding
# Feeding your Cornish Rex well
United Kingdom
The Cornish Rex needs a complete and balanced diet, adapted to its age, its activity level and its morphology. Good-quality kibble, possibly combined with wet food, is well suited if it properly covers its energy and nutritional needs.
A menu for every age
## Their needs change as they grow
- Kitten: A rich, digestible growth diet is recommended to support the rapid development and high activity level of the young Cornish Rex.
- Adult: The ration must cover the energy needs of a lively cat while preserving a slim, muscular silhouette.
- Senior: With age, the diet must remain very palatable, highly digestible and adapted to body condition as well as any potential health needs.
Which food?
## Kibble, wet food, or homemade meals?
A premium diet rich in animal proteins and well formulated for indoor or active cats generally suits the Cornish Rex very well. The exact choice must take into account age, neutering, daily activity, and any possible digestive sensitivity.
Portion sizes
## How much should you feed?
The quantity must be adjusted individually according to weight, activity, age and lifestyle. A very playful and mobile Cornish Rex may have slightly higher needs than those of a more sedentary cat, but the ration must always be reassessed according to body condition.
| Weight | Daily amount | Meals per day |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 - 4 kg | 52 - 76 g | 2 |
| 4 - 5 kg | 64 - 92 g | 2 |
| 5 - 6 kg | 76 - 108 g | 2 |
Changing food
## How to switch foods successfully
Any dietary change must be made gradually over several days in order to limit digestive upsets and encourage acceptance of the new food. A slow transition is particularly useful for sensitive cats or those very attached to their habits.
Hydration
## Don't overlook water
Clean, fresh water must remain available at all times. Many cats drink better when they have several water points or a fountain, especially if their ration includes a significant proportion of dry food.
A little extra
## Treats in moderation
Treats should remain occasional and represent a small part of the daily caloric intake. They can be useful for play, enrichment or positive reinforcement, provided they remain simple, digestible and well portioned.
Good habits
## Make mealtimes count
- Split the daily ration to better respect its rhythm.
- Regularly weigh portions rather than estimating them by eye.
- Combine wet food and fresh water to support hydration.
### Never feed these foods
As with other cats, it is necessary to avoid in particular chocolate, onion, garlic, grapes, alcohol, yeast dough, cooked bones and any very salty or fatty food. These products can cause digestive, neurological, blood or kidney disorders that are sometimes serious.
## Ready to welcome your Cornish Rex?
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